SOURCES SOUGHT
R -- Resource Management Office, Financial Support Service at Fort Benning, GA
- Notice Date
- 4/2/2015
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 561499
— All Other Business Support Services
- Contracting Office
- MICC - Fort Benning, Directorate of Contracting, Building 6, Meloy Hall, Room 207, Fort Benning, GA 31905-5000
- ZIP Code
- 31905-5000
- Solicitation Number
- W911SF15R0011
- Response Due
- 4/16/2015
- Archive Date
- 6/1/2015
- Point of Contact
- katie.washington1, 706-545-2219
- E-Mail Address
-
MICC - Fort Benning
(katie.c.washington.civ@mail.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUCEMENTFOR MARKET RESEARCH ONLY. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME The Mission and Installation contracting Command- Fort Benning, Georgia, is conducting market research, to determine industry interest and capability of providing support services to the Garrison Resource Management Officer (RMO) at Fort Benning, Georgia. This is a special notice for planning and informational purposes only and SHALL NOT be considered as a request for proposals (RFP). A response to this request will not be considered a proposal and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This is not a guarantee of a future RFP or an award. This document should not be construed as a commitment of any kind by the U.S. Government. Any information received in response to this document will be treated as information only. The results of the market research will be used to determine the best overall acquisition strategy. The Mission and Installation Contracting Command, (MICC-Fort Benning), Fort Benning, GA is seeking interested sources capable of providing support services to facilitate the financial operations associated with the Garrison Resource Management Officer (RMO) at Fort Benning, Georgia at the Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCoE), Fort Benning, GA 31905, located 100 miles south of Atlanta and is adjacent to Columbus, Georgia, and Phenix City, Alabama. The support services would include but are not limited to Station Actions, Training Resources Arbitration Panel (TRAP) Actions, Supplemental Funding/Contingency Funding, post BRAC alignment issues, and McClellan residual workforce management. Interested firms and Small businesses, in all socioeconomic categories (including, 8(a) Business development Program, Historically Underutilized Business Zone, Service Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned Small Business, etc) are highly encouraged to identify capabilities in meeting the requirements at fail market prices. Provide suggestions on how the requirement could be structured to facilitate competition by and among small business concerns. Describe any conditions, if any, which may limit small businesses from participation. Description of the Requirement to Include: 1. The contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, facilities, tools, materials, equipment; scope of work to be accomplished budgetary, costing, and financial systems assistance in support of the Garrison financial operations. Status reports, financial projections, cost estimates, expenditure tracking, and financial systems. In addition to financial and analytical competency, the contractor should have a basic understanding of Army budgeting concepts, methods and be proficient in preparing complex spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations. Contractor must be able to input and extract data from the financial system such as GFEBS, EDA, IOL, STANFINS, ATAAPS, DTS, WAWF, etc. These tasks must be performed onsite in the Resource Management Office (RMO). These task must be performed onsite in the Resource management Office (RMO) possible in separate locations within the building. The contractor may perform some or all of the tasks depending upon their assignment. The contractor must communicate effectively utilizing digital technology such as computers and local area networks. 2. The estimated period of performance for this requirement is a total duration of 5 (five) years; a base period of 1 year in duration and 4 (four) one year option periods. The projected award date for the contract is 1 September 2015. Potential sources either alone or with appropriate teaming partners must have demonstrated expertise, precision accuracy capability in all of the task areas in the attached DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS). 3. NAICS code for this requirement is 561499, All other Support Services; with a size standard of $15 million. The product service code is R710. As part of the capability package, firms must include the following: Interested firms responding to this synopsis who believe they possess the expertise and experience shall submit a written technical capabilities statement. Interested contractors should also address whether they can fulfill the requirements via GSA schedules. Be specific with RELEVANT contracts of same or similar in nature of work, size, and complexity. Describe your recent and relevant contracts performed within the past three years for the same or similar services. Contracts may include those with Federal, State and local Government as well as private companies. Each reference must include the contract dollar value; the contract period of performance; and a brief description of the contract requirements. (1) Statement demonstrating knowledge and ability to perform services as specified. Capability statement must be sufficient to demonstrate performance directly related to the performance of the requirement. (2) DUNS number, Cage code, Business Size, socioeconomic status, annual revenue history and address. (3) Contact information, name, title, telephone number, and e-mail address of designated corporate point of contact. (4) Statement regarding capability to obtain the required industrial security clearances for personnel. SECURITY: Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. This requirement is for Contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army-controlled installation, facility, or area. The Contractor and all associated Subcontractor employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility, and area commander installation and facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by the Government representative). The Contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, or Security Office. The Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DoD, HQDA, and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in Contractor security matters or processes. (5) Budget Formulation: Formulate budgetary requirements identifying trends and shortfalls using current and historical information. Obtain information using various financial systems and person-to person contact. (6) Reports: Prepare monthly, quarterly, bi-weekly and ad-hoc reports articulating funds usage, projections, and available balances. (7) Company's ability to begin performance upon contract award. (8) Computer Spreadsheets: Prepare complex spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel to consolidate financial information. (9) Computer Presentations: Prepare charts using Microsoft PowerPoint to summarize financial information for Director and Command level briefings. (10) Un-liquidated Obligations: Review, investigate, and provide solutions to un-disbursed obligations. Obtain necessary data from financial systems, contracting offices, and other relevant points of contact. (11) Reimbursable Program: Prepare billing and invoices for reimbursable functions. Establish reimbursable accounts and prepare financial adjustments (cost adjustments) in Fort Benning's accounting system. (Note - The Contractor shall only prepare this documentation; certification of this contractor prepared documentation shall and can be certified solely by a proper Government funding official.). (11) Personnel and Manpower: Review and identify the proper accounts associated with particular employees. Compare activity rosters, personnel actions, and other system data to determine if employees are charged to the correct account. Obtain and track employee actions from the personnel system obtaining necessary funding approvals from government funding officials. (12) Document Preparation: Prepare internal correspondence via e-mails, memorandums, and letters as required to articulate financial requirements. NOTE: All interested parties must be currently registered in the System for Award Management (SAMS). Interested firms are encouraged to review the information requested above carefully and ensure a complete response for thorough consideration. The Government WILL NOT review general capability statement, please ensure submissions are tailored to this requirement(s) of the above request. The Government will not return any information submitted in response to this synopsis. Please submit responses to the ATTN: W911SF-15-R-0011, RMO Support Services, via email at usarmy.benning.hqda-aca.mbx.doc-offer@mail.mil by 2.00 p. m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 16 April 2015. Please limit your responses to no more than seven pages, using Times New Roman 11 pt font or equivalent. Further information and documents pertinent to this planned procurement will be posted to a ASFI website as they become available, interested parties are encouraged to visit this link regularly.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: MICC - Fort Benning Directorate of Contracting, Building 6, Meloy Hall, Room 207 Fort Benning GA
- Zip Code: 31905-5000
- Zip Code: 31905-5000
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